Background
Ploszaj, Stephen Charles was born on August 16, 1949 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Francis and Irene Ploszaj.
Ploszaj, Stephen Charles was born on August 16, 1949 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Francis and Irene Ploszaj.
Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, 1971; Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1978; Master of Laws in Taxation, Boston University, 1984.
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1971; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Coast Guard, 1980; department head, USCGC Vigilant (WMEC-617), New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1971-1973; commanding officer, Loran Station, Pt. Clarence, Alaska., 1973-1974; commanding officer, Commandant (G-PO), Washington, 1974-1975; commanding officer, Commandant (G-PTE), Washington, 1975-1978; commanding officer, Commandant (GL) CGHQ, Washington, 1978-1980; commanding officer, Commander (district legal) 1st CG District, Boston, 1980-1984; partner, Hale and Dorr, Boston, 1984-1991; partner, McDermott, Will & Emery, Boston, since 1992. Military magistrate 1st Coast Guard District, Boston, 1980-1984.
Member American Bar Association, Boston Bar Association.
Married Faith Marion Margolis, May 21, 1972. Children: Sara Lynne, Laura Beth.